Overview
- Gunfire erupted at the Bite of Seattle near the Space Needle in the early evening on Sunday, forcing mass evacuations and an immediate large police and medical response.
- Three people died and four others were wounded, including a 2-year-old boy who was taken to Harborview Medical Center among other patients treated for gunshot injuries.
- Authorities recovered two firearms at the scene and have detained a 15-year-old; court documents and police statements say one of the deceased may have also been a shooter and at least one suspect remains at large.
- Seattle police are leading a homicide and gun-violence investigation with help from the FBI, ATF and a Washington State Patrol SWAT team while urging anyone with video or information to come forward.
- The attack took place at a major public festival that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, raising immediate questions about safety at large events and prompting local leaders to call for cooperation with investigators and support for victims.